Well, I got through most of my CB install, but I ran into a couple snags along the way. One of which requires the purchase of a 90 degree stud mount or ring type connection. There isn't enough clearance between the fender and CBI Antenna Mount for a straight stud mount. I also checked the antenna bracket for continuity and got nothing! :redbrick: I am now planning on grinding down the powder coat around bottom of bracket and hoping for good continuity. I DONT want to remove bracket and grind down hinge mounting holes. I might end up with a ground strap if this is the case.
But, here is the progress so far. I'm hoping to find or order a 90 degree stud mount so I can finish the install.
1) Relocate KARR alarm switch and trailer brake
2) Finalize location and install CB Radio - I was hoping for a quick knurled nut disconnect, but there was metal behind dash that foiled my initial plan. Permanent (sans screwdriver) mount for now. I also painted the CB bracket grey to blend better with dash.
3) Install CBI Antenna bracket [MENTION=64712]CBI OffRoad Fab[/MENTION]
This was a bit of a PITA for one person, but I was able to get it done mostly according to CBI instructions. I had to remove an extra bolt by the headlight strap and another fender bolt inside the door jam. It is located behind the plastic cover in the next image. This is an antenna install which has some additional requirements than a ditch light bracket and the instructions were for their ditch light bracket. As AWESOME as their fabrications are I was hopeful CBI's install instructions would be as good as there products. Love the bracket, but VERY disappointed in install instructions.
Also!!! Make sure you dremmel, sand, or file down the powder coat on antenna stud mount hole area as well as the holes around the hinge mounting holes! If you don't you will not be guaranteed of a good ground! I'm learning the hard way and I'm now hoping that grinding down around stud mount hole will be enough and I don't have to remove the bracket to insure a good ground. As a CB noob, I was a little disappointed CBI didn't mention this in their instructions or cover the holes with green poly during the PC process.
Before the surgery began
The final CBI install with Antenna
My clearance issue...this would have also been nice for CBI to mention so I could have ordered the right stud mount (90 degree heavy duty) or a different coax cable with a ring connector.
4) Install antenna
5) Connect power and ground
